{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/switzerland/zurich","updatedAt":"2026-09-29T15:32:48.519Z","place":{"city":"Zurich","country":"Switzerland","countryCode":"CH","lat":47.36667,"lon":8.55},"safety":{"score":93,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":94,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"83.9% of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating high day-to-day visitor confidence in personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":89,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While violent incidents are uncommon, pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur at Zurich Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, and on trams during rush hour, and scams targeting tourists are documented. Visitors report feeling very safe walking alone after dark, though the Langstrasse district sees occasional intoxicated individuals at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents reported near Langstrasse nightlife area after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the most common visitor-targeted crimes, concentrated at Zurich Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, and crowded trams."},"safeAreas":["Altstadt (Old Town)","Seefeld","Zurich West","Kreis 4 (Zurich West / Industriequartier)","Oberstrass","Affoltern"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake police officer scam","Ticket machine scam","Taxi overcharging","Counterfeit goods","Currency shortchange","Street distraction theft","Fake mountain pass tickets","Watch shop pressure selling"],"zones":[{"name":"Altstadt (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre, well-patrolled, low crime; pickpocketing possible in crowded areas like Bahnhofstrasse."},{"name":"Seefeld","level":"safe","note":"Affluent lakeside district, very safe day and night; minimal crime, popular with visitors."},{"name":"Zurich West","level":"safe","note":"Trendy, revitalized area with low violent crime; occasional petty theft near venues after dark."},{"name":"Langstrasse","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife area with moderate pickpocketing and intoxication-related disturbances; avoid walking alone after midnight."},{"name":"Zurich Hauptbahnhof vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Main transport hub; high pickpocketing and bag-snatching risk, especially on trams and in crowds."},{"name":"Kreis 4 (Zurich West / Industriequartier)","level":"safe","note":"Creative and residential zone; safe overall, but stay alert for opportunistic theft near nightlife spots."},{"name":"Oberstrass","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area north of centre; very low crime, safe at all times."},{"name":"Affoltern","level":"safe","note":"Western residential district; low crime, family-friendly, no significant safety concerns."}]}}